Fota fun for poorly children

The weather might have been cold and wet, but there was nothing that could disguise the warm smiles on the faces of children as they were treated to a Christmas surprise by the emergency services.

Yesterday marked day one of a two-day event which will see a total of 240 sick or vulnerable Cork children being taken to see Santa at Fota House.

The children from Cork University Hospital, The Mercy University Hospital, Cork Deaf Association, Edel House, and St Gabriel’s were taken in a fleet of vintage cars to the historic house which was transformed into a magical Christmas setting thanks to Santa, Cork City Hospitals’ Children’s Club volunteers and a little help from the elves.